Caregiver

Job Description

Job Description

The Personal Care Attendant provides personal care and related services in the home under the direction of the clinician's Plan of Care.

At least 80% of time must be spent supervising, feeding, and dressing clients, with no more than 20% devoted to light housekeeping in areas used by the client. Personal Care Attendants are responsible for maintaining positive relationships with patients, families, and care teams, while upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct at all times. If any of the terms or working conditions described in this job description are not followed during any shift an employee works for the company, the employee agrees to immediately notify the company. If the employee does not promptly notify the company otherwise, the employee and the company agree that all the working conditions described in this job description were met during every shift the employee works for the company.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• The job duties listed are essential functions of the position. However, other duties may be assigned and may also be considered essential functions of the position. The Personal Care Attendant must be sufficiently proficient in the English language to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. The degree of proficiency required will vary depending upon the nature of the position.
• Personal Care Attendants are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct, policies and standards of the Home Care Organization.
• For direct client care roles: Performs and maintains currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served.
• Follows written instructions for client care.
• Assists clients with non-medical personal care they cannot independently perform to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment, including but not limited to some or all of the following: bathing, dressing, feeding, exercising, personal hygiene and grooming, transferring, ambulating, positioning, toileting and incontinence care, assisting with medication that the client self-administers, meal planning and preparation, transportation, correspondence, making telephone calls, laundry, shopping for personal care items or groceries, and light housekeeping of areas of the residence client uses subject to the terms of this job description. These services are only to be performed for the client and not for anyone else who may be visiting or resident in the home.
• Assists clients with non-skilled exercises as assigned in support of therapy services, such as ambulation and exercise when clients cannot perform those procedures themselves.
• Report changes in client’s condition and needs to office.
• Maintains a record of services performed and of apparent condition of client.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with the client/family and co-workers.
• Annually completes Compliance Education and understands applicable policies.
• Conforms to applicable policies and procedures.
• Participates actively in continuing education.
• Maintains confidentiality of client information and business trade practices.
• Assume accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the terms of this job description.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.

Education and/or Experience

• Education to meet certification, license or registration requirement.
• Required - Experience working with older adults and/or the physically disabled.
• Required- Work experience as a caregiver, or Clinical experience as a nursing student, or Active CNA certification.
• Preferred - 6 months experience as a caregiver.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Basic math skills related to client care. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, speak English. Must be able to understand, follow, and appropriately carry out care plans and supervisor instructions in accordance with established policies, client needs, and assigned duties. Articulate and embrace integrated healthcare at home philosophy. Maturity and ability to deal with demands of the job. Time management and prioritizing tasks, professional boundaries maintained.
• Other Qualifications: Sympathetic attitude toward care for the sick, cooperative attitude and access to reliable transportation.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
• Driving Requirement: Driving may be necessary in this role. Individuals in this position need to comply with all applicable state driving laws and may be asked to provide proof of a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance. Refer to company policy for further information.

State Specific Requirements
California

• Active HCA registration with California Department of Social Services.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

 

Salary Range: $20.50 per hour

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